Accounting Assistant

Robert Half • Cerritos, CA • 3h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Assistant to join our client in Cerritos, California. In this position, you will play a vital role in supporting our accounting department with administrative tasks and maintaining accurate financial records. If you have a strong work ethic and a passion for organization and accuracy, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Perform general office tasks, including sorting, opening, and distributing mail.

Research and identify checks in the system to allocate them to the appropriate accounts, documenting details on the check stubs.

Manage administrative tasks related to office operations and organization.

Prepare and organize deposits for processing through a remote deposit capture system.

Handle shipping tasks, including coordinating FedEx shipments.

Input bank deposit details into spreadsheets to maintain accurate records.

Verify scanned documents for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all pages are included.

Support the accounts payable team by copying, scanning, and filing invoices and expense reports.

Maintain and organize accounting department files and records, ensuring easy retrieval.

Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by accounting managers and supervisors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word is essential.

Some college coursework is preferred but not mandatory.

At least 1-3 years of experience in an office environment is required.

Strong organizational skills with an emphasis on attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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